Welcome to Issei Noodle, a trusted Restaurant in Lancaster, PA, known for great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a 4.50 rating from 1098 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality for every guest.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
[ISSEI BEST SELLER] Roasted sesame-and-peanut tare, rayu oil, spicy ground pork tantan, pork chashu, milled sesame. *CONTAINS PEANUT PRODUCT*
[VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY] Spicy ground tofu “tantan,” roasted sesame-and-tahini tare, vegetable broth, rayu oil, milled sesame. *CONTAINS PEANUT PRODUCT*
[RICH AND SILKY BONE BROTH] Creamy blended pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu
[THE NEW BLACK GARLIC RAMEN]. Creamy blended pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, quail egg “ajitama”, kikurage, beni shoga, black garlic oil, grated garlic
[A RAMEN CLASSIC] Chicken broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, naruto, nori, scallions.
House miso blend, *vegetable dashi both*, wok-fired seasonal vegetables, and house made ramen noodles.
[LIGHTLY SEASONED CLEAR BROTH] Clear chicken + fish dashi, Okinawa sea salt and yuzu tare, mizuna, negi chips, naruto
[ISSEI BEST SELLER] Roasted sesame-and-peanut tare, rayu oil, spicy ground pork tantan, pork chashu, milled sesame. *CONTAINS PEANUT PRODUCT*
[VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY] Spicy ground tofu “tantan,” roasted sesame-and-tahini tare, vegetable broth, rayu oil, milled sesame. *CONTAINS PEANUT PRODUCT*
[RICH AND SILKY BONE BROTH] Creamy blended pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu
[THE NEW BLACK GARLIC RAMEN]. Creamy blended pork bone broth, shoyu tare, pork chashu, quail egg “ajitama”, kikurage, beni shoga, black garlic oil, grated garlic
House miso blend, *vegetable dashi both*, wok-fired seasonal vegetables, and house made ramen noodles.
Creamy blended chicken bone broth, mochi "QQ" noodles, kimchi sprouts, rayu
[SERVED WITHOUT BROTH] Spicy pork tan-tan, chicken, shrimp, seasonal vegetables, OG Issei soy sauce, scallions, crushed PEANUTS and PEANUT SAUCE.
[SERVED WITHOUT BROTH] Spicy ground tofu “tantan,” fresh seasonal vegetables, OG Issei soy sauce, scallions, crushed PEANUTS and PEANUT sauce.
[AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER ONLY, served brothless] Spicy pork tantan, tahini shoyu, shiitake mushrooms, minced onions, takana, onsen egg, chives, crushed peanuts. Select TOFU TANTAN for a vegetarian version.
[SERVED WITHOUT BROTH] Spicy pork tan-tan, chicken, shrimp, seasonal vegetables, OG Issei soy sauce, scallions, crushed PEANUTS and PEANUT SAUCE.
[SERVED WITHOUT BROTH] Spicy ground tofu “tantan,” fresh seasonal vegetables, OG Issei soy sauce, scallions, crushed PEANUTS and PEANUT sauce.
[AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER ONLY, served brothless] Spicy pork tantan, tahini shoyu, shiitake mushrooms, minced onions, takana, onsen egg, chives, crushed peanuts. Select TOFU TANTAN for a vegetarian version.
Diced pork shoulder chashu, roasted sesame dressing, spinach, ajitama egg, negi chips, scallion
Chicken, onions, and steamed egg in sweet mirin soy sauce, scallion
Diced pork shoulder chashu, roasted sesame dressing, spinach, ajitama egg, negi chips, scallion
Chicken, onions, and steamed egg in sweet mirin soy sauce, scallion
Loose leaf Thai Tea blend, condensed milk cold foam
Coconut water with sweet matcha cold foam
Issei signature tart-and-sweet lemonade with yuzu extract
Strong Vietnamese-style dripped iced espresso, condensed milk cold foam
House made strawberry-guava syrup, coconut water, sweet matcha cold foam top
Loose leaf Thai Tea blend, condensed milk cold foam
Coconut water with sweet matcha cold foam
Issei signature tart-and-sweet lemonade with yuzu extract
Strong Vietnamese-style dripped iced espresso, condensed milk cold foam
House made strawberry-guava syrup, coconut water, sweet matcha cold foam top
Fried dumplings served with ponzu sauce and sesame seeds
Octopus "cakes" served with a tangy soy sauce, kewpie mayo, bonito, and beni shōga
Wok-charred edamame in shio. Add rayu chili oil optional.
Fried dumplings served with ponzu sauce and sesame seeds
Octopus "cakes" served with a tangy soy sauce, kewpie mayo, bonito, and beni shōga
Wok-charred edamame in shio. Add rayu chili oil optional.
Steamed Japanese white rice, offering a fluffy and slightly sticky texture.
Steamed Japanese rice, typically fluffy and slightly sticky, offering a simple and versatile side dish.
Hear from our valued guests
Came here after a restaurant flopped and glad I did! The food was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere was very modern and cozy and the staff was extremely friendly. Will be returning 🫶🏻
A group of us came in after searching for food very late. The kitchen was closing extremely soon, but we were still accommodated. The food all tasted extremely fresh, and the ramen was perfectly cooked. I had the Buttered Mushroom Miso and was impressed with the quality, especially being the last orders of the night. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the bathrooms were also very clean. I'd love to try more of the menu when I have more time.
Delicious food. Our food unfortunately did not come out all together, a 7 minute wait time for one of us.
This was a delicious first meal in Lancaster. Upon entering, the staff were super friendly, getting us a table right away. The menu was varied, the portions were well sized and the noodles in particular were house made, which i particularly enjoyed. Great place to have a drink and some noodles with friends for a decent price.
If you enjoy great Japanese ramen and apps, this place does not disappoint. The karage chicken was definitely a home run
We were delighted by the Kyuri Sumonomo - the freshness of the cucumber and the delicious bright flavor makes for a memorable appetizer. Issei Noodle is a unique downtown Lancaster restaurant definitely worth trying!
Interesting kitchen, i take OG ramen , and I like it 8/10, but my wife take another one ramen and rank it 5/10, so we definitely need another visit this place 😄
The food and ambiance were amazing. My boyfriend and I were in from out of town and this was my favorite experience eating Japanese food by far. Kat was especially helpful with all of our questions, recommendations and is overall a wonderful soul. Kat made our experience so unique and made us feel right at home- she made our day! We also loved the interior design of the restaurant, everything from the interior, to the food, to the staff was so tasteful here! Can’t wait to come back some day🥰
Very good Ramen. We went on a busy Friday night and had to wait a bit, but not long (~20 minutes). I really enjoyed the Vietnamese Banana Coffee. Servings are super generous, I couldn’t get more than 2/3 the way through.
WOOOAAAAHHH!!! This place is legit! They make their noodles in-house and the ingredients are mega fresh. My family was very happy eating dinner here tonight. I highly recommend. Kevin as our waiter and he was very knowledgeable of the menus items. We drove an hour to this location from Bel Air Maryland. I included photos from my visit.
Common questions about Issei Noodle
Issei Noodle is located at 38 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States, Lancaster, PA, United States.
You can reach Issei Noodle by calling +1 717-449-6800.
Issei Noodle has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1098 customer reviews.
Issei Noodle features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Issei Noodle features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned.
Issei Noodle features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Issei Noodle features the following highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection.
Issei Noodle features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Issei Noodle features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Issei Noodle features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Issei Noodle features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Issei Noodle features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Issei Noodle features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Issei Noodle features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Issei Noodle features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Issei Noodle features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Issei Noodle features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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